A well-established textile recycling company looking for warehouse staff to sort and grade used clothing for export, working as part of a large multinational team.
This is a hands-on role picking up bulk stock and sorting garments by type, style and quality, or bulk-packing goods for shipment. It's physically demanding and fast-paced, so previous warehouse or factory experience is preferred. You'll work alongside our sorting teams and drivers to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Sort and grade donated clothes, shoes and accessories by quality and category
- Keep your workstation tidy, organised and compliant with health & safety standards
- Carry out additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager
We're looking for someone with:
- Physical stamina: comfortable with standing, lifting and sorting throughout the shift
- Strong work ethic: able to work efficiently under pressure and hit daily targets
- Team player: a positive, reliable approach to working in a large team
- Textiles experience (preferred, not required): previous work in a textiles sorting environment (preferred)
Hours & Pay
- Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, with three 20-minute breaks (unpaid)
- Pay from £12.71/hour, rising with experience and performance
- Progression opportunities reviewed after your first month
- Paid monthly
What we offer
- Loyalty bonus and company pension
- On-site parking and casual dress
- Free company transport from Grange Hill Station (Central Line) or the end of the 150 bus route (Lambourne Road, Chigwell) — the site is remote and not on public transport
- Support with paperwork; English is not required and we support staff whose first language isn't English
Interview / Trial
All shortlisted candidates attend a one-hour paid trial at our site, including a short chat with a manager and hands-on time with a team, so you can experience the different jobs before starting.
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This role is physically demanding — standing, lifting and sorting throughout the shift. Are you comfortable with this? (Yes/No)
- The product is dusty, is there anything that would make this a problem for you? If not type “No”.
- 5. How long is the travel time to the pickup point (Grange Hill Station or the end of the 150-bus route, Lambourne Road) in time for a 06:55 collection time? Or arrange your own transport for 7:30am start?
- What is your postcode?
- Are you available to work Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30? (Yes/No)
- Why did you leave your last job? (If first job type "N/A")
- How many years of textiles experience do you have? (If none type "No")
- Do you have the legal right to work in the UK? (Yes/No)
Work Location: In person
